If you are not sure when your next eye exam is due, you are not alone. Many people in Mill Woods and across Edmonton wait until their glasses feel out of date or their vision changes. A regular eye exam does more than update a prescription — it also checks the health of your eyes. How often you should come in depends mostly on your age and your overall health.
Eye Exams for Children and Teens
Children should have their first eye exam between six and nine months of age, then again between ages two and five, and then every year once they start school. Vision plays a big role in learning, reading, and sports, and children do not always know or say when they cannot see clearly. In Alberta, eye exams for children under 19 are covered by Alberta Health Care. If you notice squinting, sitting close to screens, avoiding reading, or frequent headaches, book an exam sooner rather than waiting for the yearly visit.
Eye Exams for Adults (19 to 64)
For most healthy adults, an eye exam every two years is a common guideline. You may need to come in more often — usually every year — if you wear contact lenses, have diabetes, have a family history of eye disease, take medication that can affect the eyes, or have had an eye injury or surgery. Even if your vision feels fine, conditions such as glaucoma can develop without early symptoms, so regular checks help catch changes early. Your optometrist will let you know the schedule that fits your eyes and health history.
Eye Exams for Seniors (65 and Older)
After age 65, a yearly eye exam is recommended. As we age, the risk of cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration increases, and vision changes can happen more quickly. Yearly visits help monitor those changes and keep your prescription current for driving, reading, and daily activities. In Alberta, eye exams for seniors are covered by Alberta Health Care.
When to Book Sooner, Whatever Your Age
Do not wait for your regular interval if you notice a sudden change in vision, new floaters or flashes of light, eye pain or redness that does not settle, double vision, or a sudden loss of part of your vision. These changes should be checked promptly. You should also book if your glasses or contact lenses no longer feel clear, or if you have been diagnosed with a health condition that can affect the eyes, such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
Booking an Eye Exam in Mill Woods, Edmonton
Infinite Eyecare is located at 4275 23 Ave NW, Mill Woods, Edmonton. We offer eye exams for children, adults, and seniors, and we direct bill to most major insurers to help make your visit simpler. If you are unsure when your last exam was or what interval is right for you or your family, we can help you check.
To book your next eye exam, call Infinite Eyecare at 780-425-0003.
